I don't have any scientific data to back up my theory, but I believe the braided lines are going to be harder on props than the mono. Smaller diameter and tougher line doesn't bode well for prop seals. The only up side is that maybe people won't break it off as easily, so less of it in the water. I have already found some behind my prop. Luckily it hadn't made it into the seal when I caught it.
To the OP, you may be having more issues due to the fact that you keep your boat on a lift. People fishing from piers cannot motor over and retrieve their line or lure when they hang up. So they often break off long lengths of line. Those are the most danger to seal because they can really get wrapped up good. If you have people fishing from your pier or adjacent piers, you could be picking it up when your motoring in or out of your slip. If you pick it up on the way in, you should be able to spot it when you lift your boat. But on the way out you would just run till you pull it into the seal. I would recommend a visual check once you get out into deeper water away from the pier. Taking a couple of minutes to stop and tilt the motor up could save you a lower unit.
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